How does family drug treatment court participation affect child welfare outcomes?
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How does family drug treatment court participation affect child welfare outcomes?
Parental substance use is a risk factor for child maltreatment. Family drug treatment courts (FDTCs) have emerged in the United States as a policy option to treat the underlying condition and promote family preservation. This study examines the effectiveness of FDTCs in North Carolina on child welfare outcomes. Data come from North Carolina records from child protection services, court system, ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Child Abuse & Neglect
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0145-2134
DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2014.03.010